FFA
What year was FFA founded?
1928
The primary objective of livestock evaluation is to assess animals for this quality related to productivity and market value.
a. profitability
b. cutter ability
c. cuteness
d. ability to work
a. profitability
What was the first brand of tractor invented?
John Deere
Food science is the study of:
A) The marketing of agricultural products
B) The preparation, processing, and preservation of food
C) The growth of crops for food production
D) The nutrition of livestock for meat production
B) The preparation, processing, and preservation of food
Which part of the plant is responsible for photosynthesis?
A) Roots
B) Stem
C) Leaves
D) Flowers
c. Leaves
What symbol on the FFA emblem represents unity?
Cross-section ear of corn
In livestock judging, these three traits are typically evaluated in market animals. Which is NOT a trait?
a. muscling
b. carcass quality
c. structure
d. finish
b. carcass quality
Sheep were on e of the first animals to be domesticated for this dual purpose. What are it's two purposes?
A) Milk and Eggs
B) Meat and Wool
C) Labor and Milk
D) Hides and Transportation
Meat and wool
The FFA event that focuses on evaluating food products and identifying food safety issues is:
A) Livestock Evaluation
B) Agricultural Issues Forum
C) Food Science and Technology CDE
D) Agronomy CDE
C) Food Science and Technology CDE
Here are five multiple-choice questions about plant science:
Which part of the plant is responsible for photosynthesis?
A) Roots
B) Stem
C) Leaves
D) Flowers
Answer: C) Leaves
The part of the flower that produces pollen is called the:
A) Stigma
B) Anther
C) Ovary
D) Sepal
b, Anther
This officer is responsible for keeping an accurate record of FFA meetings and activities.
Secretary
When evaluating breeding animals, this term refers to an animal's ability to pass desirable traits to its offspring.
a. characteristics
b. family tree
c. genetic qualities
d. genetic potential
d. genetic potential
The transition from hunting and gathering to settled farming is known as:
A) The Industrial Revolution
B) The Neolithic Revolution
C) The Green Revolution
D) The Technological Revolution
B) The Neolithic Revolution
Which agricultural commodity is most commonly used to produce flour for baked goods?
A) Corn
B) Wheat
C) Barley
D) Rice
B) Wheat
Which nutrient is essential for strong root development in plants?
A) Nitrogen
B) Phosphorus
C) Potassium
D) Calcium
b. phosphorus
Complete this line from the FFA Motto: "Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, ______."
Living to Serve
The term used for a concise and structured explanation given by a judge to justify their class placement.
a. oral reasons
b. brief descriptions
c. structured response
a. oral reasons
The movement that introduced high-yield crops and advanced farming techniques is called:
A) The Agricultural Revolution
B) The Industrial Revolution
C) The Green Revolution
D) The Farming Expansion Movement
The Green Revolution
In food science, this process kills harmful bacteria in milk and increases its shelf life:
A) Homogenization
B) Pasteurization
C) Fermentation
D) Emulsification
B) Pasteurization
Plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season are called:
A) Perennials
B) Biennials
C) Annuals
D) Evergreens
c. annuals
What was the first FFA chapter in Idaho?
Malad
This term refers to the ratio of edible meat to the total weight of a market animal.
a. quality grade
b. yield grade
c. hot carcass weight
d. live weight
b. yield grade
The U.S. act that provided free land to settlers in 1862 was called:
A) The Morrill Act
B) The Smith-Hughes Act
C) The Homestead Act
D) The Agricultural Adjustment Act
The Homestead Act
Which is not part of the Food Science CDE?
a. Product Development
b. Production Description Improvement
c. Aromas and Triangle Test
d. Knowledge Test
b. Production Description Improvement
Which crop is most widely grown for human consumption worldwide?
A) Corn
B) Rice
C) Wheat
D) Soybeans
b. Rice